My New Lovely

Nice guitar!
           getfiddle

I like it.

She's live at the Poggie Tavern in West Seattle on August 30, for any that care to hear her in person.

Sorry Jerome, don't get up to Seattle area much, but do have a brother in Kingston (out on the Island).

  But pleased to see that someone has finally picked up a Breedlove so we can get a good review!  I have a friend who worked at the Breedlove Factory over in Tumalo Oregon and I really liked the one he built for himself.  I do get over that way a couple of times a year and keep trying to find time to tour the plant.  Was over there earlier this month on a quick weekend trip, but just couldn't find time to make that stop (darn it!).

  Not a lot of dealers carry the brand, even though they are very good quality for a decent price, so I have not had opportunity to lay hands on more than just the one.... but I have to admit it was lust at first strum!

  Really would like to test drive one of the electrics though.....  added to my christmas wish list.

But do enjoy that Atlas!  Like good wine spruce tends to get better with age.

  Take Care;  Doug

Alright.  So, after on live gig with the new lovely (her name is "Joy") here's the 1st review.

1.  I would not own a Breedlove without the upgraded electronics package.  The base Fishman 4 pickups are somewhat lower quality.  The ones I played before all scratched while adjusting output through a live amp.   The PLUS models didn't have that problem, and come with an integrated tuner as well.   I play it through a Fender tube, and it is thoroughly loud and clean.

2. She's a beautiful instrument.

3. The stock strings are kind of ratty.  I'm not sure if that's the store or the shop that sets it up.

4.  It's prone to a little feedback, so cut the mids down a bit.   Once I had the on board EQ set up, it was no problem at all.

5.  She's still a beautiful instrument.

Jerome, I had some feedback issues with my Tak and tried one of those "sound hole plugs" Works great, gives a more mellow (softer) sound to the guitar. Mine is just a black rubber (atound 10 bucks) but you can get them in a wood version that will match the color and wood of Ms Joy. (around 30 bucks) Try it, you might like it.

Nela

Jerome, you just mentioned something that could be a very good thread and that is "How to position your equipment" for the best sound. I know I could use some pointers on this. Like:

How to set the microphone(s) in reference to the speakers, moniters, amps, ect while playing. What is the best way to project your sound out to an audience but still be able to hear what you are playing so you can keep time? We have a group that gets together the 2nd & 4th Friday nights of a month and plays music. We have a keyboard, drum, 2 to 4 electric guitars, 3 to 6 folks playing acoustic guitars, a bass guitar. Everyone kinda sets on or near the stage and takes a turn at the mike as we go down the line. The problem I have is the main lead guitar player sets on a stool about 6' straight behind the mikes. When its come to my turn to play, as my wife signs, she can't hear me nor can I hear myself playing most of the time due to the where he is setting and the location of his amp. AND, don't you dare tell him he's too loud. Anyway, that's the reason I asked this question. This maybe needs to be moved away from this thread but I do think it could be a good topic for discussion.

Nela